Underplayed Gems

Caput Mortum (2025)

Caput Mortum cover
Developer
WildArts Games
Publisher
Black Lantern Collective
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 400 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately slow, tense first-person crawl through a decaying tower, evoking the claustrophobic dread of classic survival horror.

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What players say

Players praise the short horror game for its unique control scheme and excellent atmosphere, calling it a creative experience reminiscent of Amnesia. There is split opinion on the controls: many say the unorthodox hand mechanic adds tension and fits the game, while others find them frustrating and poorly designed.

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